The Thoughts & Gifts Project began its path many years ago after founder and executive director, Jean Love, was driving along country roads to visit family during the holiday season and heard a commercial about providing gifts for youth who may not otherwise receive presents. Upon conclusion of the commercial, she questioned to herself why there were not more programs to help celebrate other important days in children’s lives, such as their birthdays.

For many years she continued to think about this idea. Then, in 2017, she began the process of turning the idea into a reality.

Now, The Thoughts & Gifts Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity serving Polk County, Oregon to not only celebrate birthdays for underserved youth, but also for qualifying intellectual/developmental disabled individuals and senior citizens.

Tax ID # 82-3488166

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